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A 13-year-old boy has been released by police under investigation after specially-trained firearms officers were called to a school.

Police attended Idris Davies School, Rhymney, after reports of a boy carrying an imitation firearm at around 1.35pm on Tuesday May 2.

Gwent Police said the weapon, believed to be a BB gun, was seized by officers.

The boy, who was arrested on suspicion of affray, has been referred to the Youth Offending Service.

In a statement, Gwent Police confirmed no injuries were reported, with firearms officers attending as a precaution.

Following the incident on Tuesday, a spokesperson for the school and Caerphilly County Borough Council said: “The school followed all appropriate procedures to safeguard pupils and staff and the police were able to successfully deal with the incident. 

“An investigation into the matter is ongoing, so we are unable to provide any further details at this time.”

The spokesperson added: “The safety and wellbeing of the whole school community is paramount and appropriate support will be made available for pupils and staff in response to this isolated incident.”